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Choose the correct meaning of batten down the hatches

A. To close a door quietly so as not to wake someone
B. To prepare for an upcoming difficult situation or crisis
C. To violently break into a locked building
D. To sail a ship into a severe storm purposefully
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
Originating from sailing, batten down the hatches means preparing yourself for a major challenge or trouble.
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